What is the story about?
Facing a mountain to climb in a bullpen game against Tarik Skubal and the Death Star Dodgers, the Braves opted to keep Lane Thomas on the bench, despite the platoon split advantage facing the Dodgers’ lefty ace. Walt Weiss says they wanted to rest Thomas and he will be expected to start tomorrow against another left in Snell. Sean Murphy catches, leaving the DH spot for Baldwin, who is leading off. Albies bats third, getting to bat righty, with Olson and Harris stacked at 4 and 5.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers are lining up as follows:
Game Info
Game Time: Saturday, October 3, 4:00 pm EDT
Location: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
Watch: FOX
Radio/Audio: 680 AM / 93.7 FM The Fan, La Mejor 1600/1460/1130 AM, ESPN Radio
